Scaled Airplane Model Fan System

ABSTRACT

The use of a scaled model of a real world aircraft regardless of said real world aircraft&#39;s purpose, era, or origin. The invention is comprised of said scaled model of a real world aircraft, the associated propeller, a stand, and a base unit. Power is preferably provided by 1.5 v batteries housed in the base unit, although other power sources do exist.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to the field of air cooling portable fans. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a scaled model of a real world aircraft regardless of purpose, era, or origin, its associated propeller(s), stand, and base to be used as an air cooling system for desks, tables, shelves, night stands, dressers, and other areas as needed for immediate or short distance cooling.

Aircraft is defined as any airplane, seaplane, ultralight, helicopter, and the like. Real World is defined as real and tangible in existence, design, use, and the like. Purpose is defined as its design for use such as civilian, experimental, military, and the like. Era is defined as the time period in which it was conceived and used such as the century, decade, year, month, past, present, future, and the like. Origin is defined as the location of its conception or use such as the United States of America, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the like. Propeller is defined as the aircraft's propulsion components which aids in acceleration and movement.

The preceding definitions are to provide clarity in the following descriptions and claims and do not cover all characteristics of each subject.

2. Description of the Related Art

There are many known devices used today for immediate or short distance cooling. There are various shapes and sizes of both base, stand, fan blade, and motor housing. The most common known device is referred to as a “desk fan”. These devices are preferably placed in areas for immediate or short distance cooling due to their smaller size, portability, and low energy consumption. These devices are typically powered by either being plugged in to a socket-outlet or by the use of batteries, although newer models have begun using computer USB ports as their power source.

The commonality of these devices is evident in their similar shapes, sizes, and even colors. Furthermore, they are common in appearance and appeal.

The present invention seeks to provide scaled models of real world aircraft to act as the housing for the rotary fan motor and complete the composition with its associated propeller(s), stand, and base as a scaled airplane model fan system.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The present invention comprises a scaled model aircraft and its associated propeller(s) for use as a scaled airplane model fan system. The invention is configured to be mounted to a stand, with said stand being attached to a base for stability. Said base houses the power supply and control switch with all associated wiring moving through a cavity in said stand, and through said aircraft to the motor(s) housed within. Said motors can be situated in numbers of 1, 2, 3, or 4 as necessary with regard to associated aircraft. Power is preferably provided by the batteries housed within said base.

The present invention includes the use of all features and characteristics in both design and function of real world aircraft in reference to internal or external relationship of motor holding compartments, and correct size and location of physical attributes of said aircraft in relation to fuselage, wings, vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilizers, and associated external components. Additionally, the present invention will utilize propellers of varying size and propeller blade count as necessary in association with each respective aircraft in numbers such as 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

The present invention has easy control functionality with power being supplied by batteries within said base and an external rocker switch closing the circuit to provide power and movement of the fan propeller(s) blades when desired.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view, showing the present invention as a whole.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view, showing the components of the present invention separated.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view, showing the connectivity features of an aircraft with one housed motor as associated with aircraft that have one engine and preferable location(s) of motors housed internally or externally.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view, showing the connectivity features of an aircraft with two housed motors as associated with aircraft that have two engines and preferable location(s) of motors housed internally or externally.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view, showing connectivity features of an aircraft with three housed motors as associated with aircraft that have three engines and preferable location(s) of motors housed internally or externally.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view, showing connectivity features of an aircraft with four housed motors as associated with aircraft that have four engines and preferable location(s) of motors housed internally or externally.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view, showing the structure and functionality of the associated stand, how it attaches to the aircraft and base unit as well as the wire channel inside which aides in power connection.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view, showing the separated pieces that comprise the base unit.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view, showing how the connection is achieved between the power source and motor(s) through the associated switch.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view, showing the differences in propeller count as necessary as associated with each respective aircraft in counts such as 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN THE DRAWINGS

10 scaled airplane model fan system 12 aircraft 14 stand 16 base unit 18 power control switch 20 associated fan blade propeller 22 stand-aircraft attachment feature 24 stand-base attachment feature 26 stand-base attachment cavity 28 stand-aircraft attachment cavities 30 aircraft wire cavity 32 stand wire cavity 34 aircraft housing one motor 36 bottom cover plate 38 cover plate screw port 40 base screw port 42 battery housing compartments 44 stand-base screw ports 46 battery access screw port 48 battery access panel 50 battery access panel screw port 52 base wire cavity 54 battery connection plates 56 1.5 V battery one 58 1.5 V battery two 60 rotary fan motor(s) 62 battery-switch wire bundle 64 switch-motor wire bundle 66 aircraft housing two motors 68 aircraft housing three motors 70 aircraft housing four motors 72 propeller with two blades 74 propeller with three blades 76 propeller with four blades 78 propeller with five blades 80 propeller with six blades 82 rotary fan motor(s) cavity 84 vibration dampener

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the present invention in an assembled state. The scaled airplane model fan system 10 is comprised of the aircraft 12, stand 14, and base unit 16. Though said aircraft 12 can be replaced by other scaled models, this example shows an aircraft housing one motor 34 (FIG. 3) and propeller with four blades 76 (FIG. 10). Many scaled model aircraft, propeller, stand 14, and base unit 16 combinations exist (explained subsequently).

Said stand 14 is a static structure with a fifteen degree angle of climb. This positions the scale model aircraft's front higher than its rear. The angle of climb provides a higher position of airflow with regard to surfaces that are lower than that which is preferred.

Power to the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) is achieved by manipulating the power control switch 18 that is found on the side of said base unit 16.

As mentioned in FIG. 1, the scaled airplane model fan system 10 can support various scaled model types. This is achieved by structural design of each component of the scaled airplane model fan system 10. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the components in separated fashion. Various scaled model types can be supported citing the stand-aircraft attachment feature 22 and stand-aircraft attachment cavities 28. The example of an aircraft housing one motor 34 (FIG. 3) and propeller with four blades 76 (FIG. 10) has been continued in FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 shows additional features of each aircraft 12, which is the aircraft wire cavity 30 that provides the opening and channel for the switch-motor wire bundle 64 (FIG. 9), which subsequently moves down through the stand wire cavity 32 in to the base unit 16 connecting the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) to the power control switch 18. Thus the stand 14 has the primary purpose to support the aircraft 12 and enclose the switch-motor wire bundle 64 (FIG. 9).

Said stand 14 attaches to the base unit 16 for stability purposes using the stand-base attachment feature 24 and the stand-base attachment cavity 26. The base unit 16 houses all wiring and control features necessary to power the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) when desired by manipulating the power control switch 18 which is located on an external face of the base unit 16.

As previously mentioned, the present invention provides the opportunity for different scaled models to be used as the aircraft 12 for the scaled airplane model fan system 10. Citing the fact that the present invention targets real world aircraft in their scaled relationship, the aircraft 12 will need to be true to form with regard to number of engines and propellers which directly translate to the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) and the associated fan blade propeller 20.

The correlation between a real world airplane having one engine and a scaled model used for the present invention only having one rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) is shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an aircraft housing one motor 34. As seen, the aircraft 12 still retains the structures and characteristics of a real world aircraft. The main focus of FIG. 3 should be the construction that leaves only one rotary fan motor(s) cavity 82. Preferably, said cavity would provide an internal housing for the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9), however, possibilities of external situation and differences in rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) arrangement with regard to the physical location on the aircraft 12 do exist.

The correlation between a real world airplane having two engines and a scaled model used for the present invention that has two rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) is shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an aircraft housing two motors 66. As seen, the aircraft 12 still retains the structures and characteristics of a real world aircraft. The main focus of FIG. 4 should be the construction that leaves a rotary fan motor(s) cavity 82 for each rotary fan motor 60 (FIG. 9), two in total. Preferably, said cavities would provide an internal housing for the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9), however, possibilities of external situation and differences in rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) arrangement with regard to their physical location on the aircraft 12 do exist.

The correlation between a real world airplane having three engines and a scaled model used for the present invention that has three rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) is shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an aircraft housing three motors 68. As seen, the aircraft 12 still retains the structures and characteristics of a real world aircraft. The main focus of FIG. 5 should be the construction that leaves a rotary fan motor(s) cavity 82 for each rotary fan motor 60 (FIG. 9), three in total. Preferably, said cavities would provide an internal housing for the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9), however, possibilities of external situation and differences in rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) arrangement with regard to their physical location on the aircraft 12 do exist.

The correlation between a real world airplane having four engines and a scaled model used for the present invention that has four rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) is shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an aircraft housing four motors 70. As seen, the aircraft 12 still retains the structures and characteristics of a real world aircraft. The main focus of FIG. 6 should be the construction that leaves a rotary fan motor(s) cavity 82 for each rotary fan motor 60 (FIG. 9), four in total. Preferably, said cavities would provide an internal housing for the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9), however, possibilities of external situation and differences in rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) arrangement with regard to their physical location on the aircraft 12 do exist.

As previously mentioned, although the variation in aircraft 12 exists, the stand 14 is a static structure. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of said stand 14. The primary functions of the stand 14 are to hold aircraft 12 in position, provide a passage for the switch-motor wire bundle 64, and aid in the connection of the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) to the power supply housed within the base unit 16. The stand 14 and aircraft 12 are connected by using the stand-aircraft attachment feature 22 which is represented as two posts at the top of said stand 14. These enter the stand-aircraft attachment cavities 28 (FIG. 2) to ensure solid combination of the two components. The switch-motor wire bundle 64 passes through the stand wire cavity 32 before being connected to the power control switch 18 in the base unit 16. The stand 14 and base unit 16 are connected by using the stand-base attachment feature which is represented as a solid bar at the bottom of said stand 14 with a small opening in said bar represented as the exit portion of the stand wire cavity 32. The stand-base attachment feature 24 enters the stand-base attachment cavity 26 (FIG. 2) to ensure solid combination of the two components.

As previously stated, all power components are housed within the base unit 16. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of said base unit 16 and its internal and external properties. There are three primary components that help construct the base unit 16. The first of these is the bottom cover plate 36. Said bottom cover plate 36 has the primary function of enclosing all power supply components and properties for safety and functionality purposes. The cover plate screw port 38 and the base screw port 40 are the attachment features securing the bottom cover plate 36 to the base unit 16. Vibration dampeners 84 cover the cover plate screw port 38 and are used to minimize any vibration noise or unwanted movement of the base unit 16 while the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9) are in use.

The second primary component that helps construct the base unit 16 is the battery access panel 48. Said battery access panel 48 provides access to the battery housing 42 in the event the batteries need to be replaced. Attachment is achieved by means of the battery access panel screw port 50 on the battery access panel 48 and the battery access screw port 46 on the base unit 16. Also attached to the battery access panel 48 are two of the battery connection plates 54 which assist in powering the present invention.

The third and final primary component of the base unit 16 is the main unit itself. Said base unit 16 is designed to stabilize the scaled airplane model fan system 10 and house the necessary power supply components. At the rear of the base unit 16 are the battery housing compartments 42. Said compartments are fitted to avoid unwanted movement of batteries due to vibration of the rotary fan motor(s) 60 (FIG. 9). Alternatively, the space would be used to house the appropriate components for a power supply system other than battery power.

At the forward end of the battery housing compartments 42 are the second pair of battery connection plates 54. These plates aid in completing the connection necessary to draw the power from the housed batteries. Between the battery housing compartments 42 is the stand-base screw ports 44. These aid to attach and secure the stand 14 to the base unit 16 and are covered by the bottom cover plate 36. Also found in the base unit 16 is the base-wire cavity 52. Said cavity allows for placement of the battery-switch wire bundle 62 (FIG. 9) as it connects to the power control switch 18, also found as an attachment of the base unit 16.

Providing power to the scaled airplane model fan system 10 is simple by design. FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the components of the power supply system. The needed energy is powered by 1.5 v battery one 56 and 1.5 v battery two 58. This power is transferred through the battery-switch wire bundle 62 and gated at the power control switch 18. When said power control switch 18 is manipulated to the ‘on’ position, the gated power is then allowed to flow through the switch-motor wire bundle 64 to the rotary fan motor(s) 60. As necessary to include additional rotary fan motor(s) 60 when an aircraft air cooling system 10 would use an aircraft housing two motors 66, an aircraft housing three motors 68, or an aircraft housing four motors 70, the power supply would be attached at the switch-motor wire bundle 64 level. As previously stated, alternative forms of power can be used as a replacement to said batteries with the base unit 16 designed to support necessary changes.

The present invention's intent is to provide a scaled airplane model fan system 10 modeled directly from existing, real world aircraft. Using scale models of said real world aircraft would extend from the aircraft itself to the associated fan blade propeller 20 and said propeller's characteristics, properties, and design.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the differences in actual propeller appearance and functionality as they may be used as the associated fan blade propeller 20 in the scaled airplane model fan system 10. It is important to note that differences in appearance do exist as they are modeled from real world aircraft. The examples used in FIG. 10 are provided for clarity in the differences associated with propeller blade count. These differences are, a propeller with two blades 72, a propeller with three blades 74, a propeller with four blades 76, a propeller with five blades 78, and a propeller with 6 blades 80.

Although the preceding detailed description has been thorough, it should not be used to limit the possibilities of the present invention. Examples and definitions used in descriptions and drawings were for clarification purposes, not sole characteristics of said invention. It is also important to note that any changes made will be in design and appearance, but that the function, structure, and nature of the present invention will remain true to form as previously described. Therefore, the present invention should be secured by the following claims rather than the examples provided alone. 

Having described my invention, I claim:
 1. The use of a scaled model of a real world aircraft as the integral component of a scaled airplane model fan system regardless of said real world aircraft's purpose, era, or origin as it stands in the aircraft air cooling system comprising: a. said scaled model aircraft; b. associated propeller as identified by said aircraft; c. associated stand as designed; and d. associated base unit. 